Nature, types and Sources of Stress
Describe the sources of psychological stress
Frustration, Conflicts, Internal and Social pressures
Poor concentration and reduced short term memory capacity are ------- effects of stress
Cognitive
The procedure of monitoring and reducing the physiological aspects of stress by providing appropriate response about current physiological activity is called
Biofeedback
True or false?
Our thoughts affect our stress levels
Give reason for your answer
True
Positive thoughts can reduce stress while negative thoughts elevate stress
What do you mean by stress?
Are all stresses bad? Give reason for your answer.
Stress-> State of tension
No, eustress is good for people which help them to achieve peak performance
Who studied about General Adaptation Syndrome
Selye
Who Reported Task-Oriented Stress Strategies?
Endler and Parker
---- is a behaviour or skill that helps to communicate clearly and confidently our feelings, needs, wants and thoughts
Assertiveness
Individual's reaction to external stressors is called
Strain
T cells, B cells and Natural Killer cells are kinds of
White blood cells (Leucocytes)
Name the different types of coping strategies given by Endler and Parker. Which one involves denying or minimising the seriousness of a situation?
Task, Emotion, Avoidance; Avoidance oriented
State whether true or false
Pessimists use more problem focused coping strategies and seek advise and help from others
False
Which are types of stress appraisal given by Lazarus? Explain
Primary and Secondary
Replace the wrong word
Burnout is the state of physical, emotional and physiological exhaustion.
Physiological --> Psychological
What are the various stress management techniques?
Relaxation tech, Meditation, Biofeedback, Creative visualisation, CBT, exercise
Personality traits of hardiness are:
Commitment
Challenge
Control
All of the above
D
Explain the different sources of stress
Life events, Hassels, Traumatic events
Stresses caused due to pollution, weather, crowding,noise etc produce long term effect on us. Do you agree? Why or why not
It doesn't because we can avoid these if we need to.
Breifly explain the coping stratagies proposed by Lazarus and Folkman
Problem focused and emotion focused
What is the role of social support in promoting positive health and well being? Give three forms of social support
Tangible support, Informational support, emotional support